In an antemortem burn which is NOT true –
Correct Answer: Non-albuminous bulla
Description: In ante-mortem burning, bullae are albuminous, i.e. contain albumin.
Postmortem findings in death due to burn
1) Specific signs (which indicate antemortem burning) :
(i) Soot and Carbon particles in respiratory passages,
(ii) Increased carboxy hemoglobin (>5%) in blood,
(iii) Signs of vital reaction,
(iv) Signs of inflammation,
(v) Redline of demarcation,
(vi) True blister (vesicle) containing protein (albumin) and chloride,
(vii) Increased enzyme and sulfhydryl (-SH). group,
(viii) Increased serotonin and histamine, and
(ix) Signs of healing and repair.
2) Non-specific signs (may also occur in postmortem burning) :
(i) Pugilistic attitude,
(ii) Heat hematoma,
(iii) Heat fracture,
(iv) Heat ruptures.
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